International Management
Master's
Build the skills to lead across borders, developing cultural agility, formulating global strategy, and gaining the confidence to manage multinational teams.
Program overview
Evolve with the global economy
Today, organizations, small and large, across all industries continue to experience an increase in global competition and an unprecedented surge in cross-border alliances, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
In this interconnected world, skilled international managers access new sources of capital and talent, find new markets, and leverage global supply chains. Our innovative Master of Science in International Management program will prepare you to lead in a continuously evolving global economy by teaching you how to deliver solutions quickly and confidently by leveraging data, technology, and creativity.
A conventional business education won’t prepare you with a global mindset to excel in today’s complex business environment characterized by rapid-fire change. Our D’Amore-McKim MS in International Management program will.
Today, organizations, small and large, across all industries continue to experience an increase in global competition and an unprecedented surge in cross-border alliances, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
In this interconnected world, skilled international managers access new sources of capital and talent, find new markets, and leverage global supply chains. Our innovative Master of Science in International Management program will prepare you to lead in a continuously evolving global economy by teaching you how to deliver solutions quickly and confidently by leveraging data, technology, and creativity.
A conventional business education won’t prepare you with a global mindset to excel in today’s complex business environment characterized by rapid-fire change. Our D’Amore-McKim MS in International Management program will.
- Specialized core classes will guide you in developing robust cultural agility, global leadership, and managing multinational enterprises.
- Individualized coaching is available as early as your first class to help you realize your goals and set you on a personalized path toward success.
- Pioneering, international faculty are thought leaders in strategic workforce management, cultural agility, and organizational strategy, among others; they are widely known as prominent global scholars and business leaders committed to student success.
- Receive personalized career guidance from the D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center.
We offer our students experience-powered learning opportunities that bring academic lessons into real-world practice.
- “Make Your Case” consulting case project-You’ll polish your global acumen as you work with a small team to tackle a real business issue faced by a company aligned with your career aspirations.
- Global Field Study is designed to give students intense exposure to the global business environment by immersing them in the business practices and culture of a country abroad.
- OPT Work Authorization-International students who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization.
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
*Final deadline for international applicants needing a new F-1 or J-1 visa
Fall Term
Classes begin in September.
Full-Time Study
| Application Deadline: | Decision Notification: |
| Nov. 1, 2025 | Rolling Basis |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | Rolling Basis |
| May 1, 2026* | Rolling Basis |
Part-Time Study
| Application Deadline: | Decision Notification: |
| Nov. 1, 2025 | Rolling Basis |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | Rolling Basis |
| May 1, 2026 | Rolling Basis |
| Aug. 1, 2026 | Rolling Basis |
To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:
Application form
A personal statement (<=500 words)
Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
Kira online interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)
Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Prepare to respond to challenges and deliver successful solutions on a global scale quickly and confidently.
Prepare to respond to challenges and deliver creative solutions in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
Benefit from individualized coaching from your faculty to help you achieve your career goals-available as early as your first class.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$56,520Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
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